Thomas immigrated to New England in 1634 and became a freeman of the Massachusetts Bay Colony on May 6, 1635. Two years later, he served in the Pequot War and was at Mystic Fort. On October 12, 1671 his heirs were granted 50 acres forhis service in the Pequot War.

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Leonard Loomis

b. 27 November 1797, d. 2 May 1862

LeonardLoomis was born on 27 November 1797 at Mansfield, Tolland Co., CT.1 He was the son of SylvanusLoomis and OliveTurner. Leonard Loomis married MaryTurner, daughter of BenjaminTurner and DesireCalkins, on 12 June 1823.2 Leonard Loomis died on 2 May 1862 at Tolland, CT, at age 64.2Leonard was a fifer in the War of 1812. He studied for a physician but never practiced. Followed teaching. Author of an arithmetic and a speller, both used in Pa., where he taught. Afterwards he returned to his native state, Conn., and there taught until his death.3

Benjamin served in the Civil War, Co. K, 22nd Regt. Conn. Inf. as Capt. Was a school teacher for some years. After the war he entered the service of William Gale and Sons, silversmiths. In the fall of 1879 he went to Baltimore, Md., and manufactured and sold the Loomis Water-Filter which he invented. He became an inventor of note and died in the house in which he was born.